Lord James Hargrove has fallen out of favor with the Prince Regent. His punishment is an unwanted stay in Brighton, far from the London he loves. But a rake knows how to have a good time wherever he lands. Glynnis Talbot is out of money and out of time. She needs a husband, preferably from among the bon ton. So far, her attempts to put the parson's noose around a wealthy nobleman have failed. Bagging a nob in Brighton is her last hope. James has nearly fallen into this cunning lady's trap before — getting caught in a compromising situation with no way out but an engagement. No, thank you! In this battle of the petticoat and the cravat, who will win?